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Yokohama Gankirō age|横浜岩亀楼上|Upper Floor of the Gankirō Tea House in Yokohama

Utagawa Hiroshige II

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity Interior Interior

Dominant colour

Yokohama Gankirō age|横浜岩亀楼上|Upper Floor of the Gankirō Tea House in Yokohama is a 4 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige II, a Impressionism work, depicting Interior, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Hiroshige II
When & what style?: 4 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a large room with a high ceiling and a balcony. People in traditional Japanese clothing are standing around, some talking to each other. The walls have big windows with a view of the water outside. There's a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and the floor is made of wood. In the background, you can see a few people sitting down, and there are some objects on the floor that look like they might be part of a game or a performance. The colors used in the painting are mostly muted, with some brighter colors used for the clothing and accessories. This painting is a great example of interior art, and if you're interested in learning more, you might want to check out other works by Utagawa Hiroshige II.